Digoxin Immune Fab

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (34 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Digoxin immune fab is a medication used in the management and treatment of digoxin toxicity. Most toxicity cases are seen in patients with a past medical history of atrial fibrillation and underlying heart failure. It is also indicated in the treatment of pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and other plant-derived cardiac glycoside poisonings. It is in the antidote class of medications. This activity will highlight the indications, contraindications, mechanism of action, adverse profile, and other key factors of digoxin immune Fab therapy. These clinical details are pertinent for interprofessional team members managing patients with digoxin overdose, and other indicated treatable conditions.

UAN: JA4008338-0000-23-5500-H01-P

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the FDA-approved indications for digoxin immune fab therapy.
  • Outline the importance of monitoring for patients undergoing digoxin immune fab therapy, including temperature, serum digoxin levels, renal function, blood pressure, ECG, and serum potassium levels.
  • Outline the adverse events associated with digoxin immune fab therapy.
  • Explain the importance of communication and coordination amongst the interdisciplinary team to improve clinical outcomes for patients receiving digoxin immune fab.

Pharmacy Activity Type:
Disease/Drug Therapy Related


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Pharmacists: StatPearls, LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 ACPE credit(s). (UAN: JA4008338-0000-23-5500-H01-P ). Pharmacists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
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This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the FDA. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

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Reviews

Kim E. on 5/22/2021

Dr.NIRMALA M. on 11/10/2022

thanks

Valentine C. on 3/8/2023

Marisel C. on 10/1/2023

debbie s. on 10/7/2023

Rolando E. on 10/22/2023

DELALI A. on 11/1/2023

Hate the ABIM

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Mohamed E. on 12/15/2023

None

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Elizabeth G. on 12/30/2023

the topic seems less relevant these days

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